Grass Valley 3e CameraMan - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 2
18 CameraMan 3e 3-CCD Camera Installation and Operations Manual
Tip: When the system is powered on, the light on
the keypad should illuminate momentarily, indicating
the keypad is ready for operation. The light located
above the PVI COM port is used to indicate commu-
nication activity.
Note: Using cable other than Grass Valley supplied
cable for the PVI COM port may cause damage.
SHOT Director
The optional SHOT Director multi-camera controller
can be connected in hard-wired mode only. Follow
these directions to connect the SHOT Director to the
CameraMan.
1. Using a standard RS-485 cable, connect one
end of the cable to one of the RS-485 jacks
(either one) on the back of the SHOT Director.
FIGURE 2.6 Back of SHOT Director
2. Connect the other end of the cable to:
• The jack labeled RS-485 on the back of the
CameraMan connector box for single camera
applications, or
• The T-Connector for multiple-camera applica-
tions. Then use the provided 3’ CameraMan
Communication Cable to connect the T-con-
nector to teh camera’s RS-485 jack.
Note: If using a Camera Control Keypad or SHOT
Director, refer to its operations manual. If it is
unavailable, contact your local reseller, or Grass
Valley.
To use the RS-232 port for communication between
the camera and SHOT Director, connect one end of
the cable to the RS-232 port on the CameraMan
Connector Box (Mini Docking Station), and connect
the other end of the RS-232 cable to the COM 1
Port on the SHOT Director.